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Asda’s latest Income Tracker reveals that Brits had an extra £18 a week to spend in June compared to a year ago

Asda’s latest Income Tracker reveals that Brits had an extra £18 a week to spend in June compared to a year ago, with the falling price of food, drink, clothing and outdoor living freeing up cash for some fun in the sun The average UK household had £189 a week of discretionary income in June 2015,…

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IKEA completes the installation of solar panels atop its St. Louis store opening September 30, 2015

ST. LOUIS, MO, 2015-7-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced the installing of solar panels is complete atop its St. Louis store opening September 30, 2015. Once the other components are mounted, connected and operational, the project will be the largest rooftop solar installation in the State of Missouri.…

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Kesko plans to have its new main office building ‘K-kampus’ in Ruskeasuo, Helsinki by 2018

Kesko plans to have its new main office building, the so-called 'K-kampus', in Ruskeasuo, Helsinki by 2018. The new premises would accommodate the majority of Kesko Group's functions in the Greater Helsinki area. The aim is also to open a new K-food store on the same property. The area at the crossing of Mannerheimintie and…

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METRO PROPERTIES divested majority shareholdings in 10 Real hypermarkets to Berlin-based Carlton Investment as part of a joint venture

Carlton Investment acquires 60% of real estate portfolio comprising 10 Real hypermarkets; METRO PROPERTIES retains shareholding of 40% Locations for Real secured in the long term Together with Real focus on sustainable development enhancing the appeal of the retail stores Düsseldorf, Germany, 2015-7-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The real estate subsidiary of METRO GROUP, METRO PROPERTIES,…

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Starbucks offers its first single-origin coffee from Vietnam — Starbucks Reserve® Vietnam Da Lat

SEATTLE, 2015-7-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Coffee came to Vietnam in the 1800s, brought by the French up to the mountains of Vietnam’s Lam Dong Province. The volcanic soil and cooling mists of the Central Highlands made it the ideal land for coffee. Its anchoring city, Da Lat was known as “The City of Eternal Spring,”…

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Starbucks Coffee Company expands relationship with The New York Times Company; announces an elevated digital news experience for the Starbucks® mobile app

Agreement expands existing in-store relationship to 10M My Starbucks Rewards® loyalty members via The New York Times digital “daily briefing” and additional content My Starbucks Rewards® members will be able to “Earn Stars Everywhere,” including through paid digital and print subscriptions to The New York Times SEATTLE, 2015-7-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Coffee Company…

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Tesco survey: Chinese stir fry is the most well-known dish Brits know how to cook from scratch

New study from Tesco reveals top 5 well-known recipes Brits can cook from scratch without the aid of a recipe, with quick and easy weekday favourite the stir fry coming out on top and Spaghetti Bolognese a close second Study also reveals more than half of UK adults (54%) know how to cook just five…

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Tesco’s Future Farmer Foundation again open to receive applications

CHESHUNT, England, 2015-7-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco’s Future Farmer Foundation is open once again to receive applications from enthusiastic young farmers who wish to make their mark on the industry. The retailer launched the Future Farmer Foundation in 2014 to help bright, talented, determined young people make a confident start in the world of agriculture;…

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Carrefour steps up its efforts to make the start of the autumn term simpler and less expensive

Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 2015-7-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour is focusing on getting ready for September with innovative services (like its new Click List platform), useful tips and an extended selection of items at affordable prices. The retailer is stepping up its efforts to make the start of the autumn term simpler and less expensive. NEW SERVICES…

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EROSKI renueva su certificación SA 8000 en gestión ética

La certificación tiene en cuenta las condiciones de trabajo éticas, los derechos laborales, la responsabilidad social empresarial y el diálogo social La cooperativa mantiene desde 2003 esta certificación, sometiéndose a auditorías de control cada seis meses La certificación SA 8000 es una de las acreditaciones internacionales más exigentes en relación a los derechos internacionales de…

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Netflix adds three new animated series to its growing slate of original preschool content

Beverly Hills, Calif., 2015-7-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Expanding its award-winning programming for everyone in the household, Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX), the world’s leading Internet TV network adds three new animated series to its growing slate of original preschool content. On the heels of this month’s earlier announcement of preschool original series Cirque du Soleil -…

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Argos launches exclusive fashion range by American clothing company Cherokee

106 items available across children’s and adult’s clothing Customers can benefit from introductory 25% off Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-7-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Families looking for durable, stylish and affordable clothing for active lifestyles need look no further thanks to the launch of a brand new fashion range exclusively designed for Argos by American…

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Belk to open new 230,000 square foot flagship location at The Shoppes at Bel Air to serve the greater Mobile, Ala. region

Belk to invest $15 million to convert a former Sears building into a new Belk flagship store -New 230,000 square foot flagship will offer premium brand assortments and the latest in Modern. Southern. Style. CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2015-7-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Belk today announced that the company is opening a new 230,000 square foot flagship…

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Dunkin’ Donuts signs multi-unit store development agreements for 26 new restaurants in Fresno and San Francisco

MORE THAN 275 DUNKIN’ DONUTS RESTAURANTS PLANNED FOR CALIFORNIA OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL YEARS CANTON, MA, 2015-7-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of multi-unit store development agreements with two franchise groups for a total commitment of 26 new restaurants in Fresno and…

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Whole Foods Market’s new Evanston Store to feature an exclusive beer brewed by local Sketchbook Brewing Company

Sketchbook Brewing Company Creates Exclusive Beer for New Evanston Store Evanston, Illinois, 2015-7-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market Green Bay Road, opening July 29 in Evanston, Illinois, will feature an exclusive beer brewed by an up-and-coming Sketchbook Brewing Company located in Evanston. Made from organic malts and hops locally sourced from farms in Wisconsin…

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Rite Aid announces the opening of HealthSpot stations inside 25 Rite Aid pharmacies in Ohio

CAMP HILL, PA, 2015-7-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid, one of the nation's leading drugstore chains and HealthSpot®, a pioneer in patient and provider driven healthcare technology, announced today the opening of HealthSpot stations inside 25 Rite Aid pharmacies in Ohio. Through the HealthSpot stations, customers will be able conveniently access a variety of…

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CBL: New Ross Dress for Less and Ulta Beauty are coming to Randolph Mall in Asheboro, North Carolina

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., 2015-7-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (NYSE: CBL) today announced that a new Ross Dress for Less and Ulta Beauty are coming to Randolph Mall in Asheboro, North Carolina. The two new stores will be situated in the former JC Penney location. Construction is expected to begin in October…

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REWE: Vorwürfe der Initiative „Leere Tonne“ sind haltlos

Köln, 2015-7-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Medienberichten zufolge wirft die Kölner Initiative „Leere Tonne“ den REWE-Supermärkten vor, angeblich das Wegwerfen von Backwaren zu befördern, indem das Unternehmen die Bäcker in der Vorkassenzone zwinge, auch in den Abendstunden volle Regale zu haben. Diese Behauptung ist falsch und ignoriert die Tatsachen: „Wir bieten unseren Kunden im REWE-Markt…

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Foodstuffs: New World and PAK’nSAVE stores in Auckland to champion the new soft plastic bags initiative

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-7-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — New World and PAK’nSAVE stores in Auckland will champion the new soft plastic bags initiative announced by Environment Minister, Nick Smith, over the weekend. The novel programme promises to introduce REDcycle soft plastic recycling bins at stores to enable shoppers to bring back their used plastic…

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Ahold: Stop & Shop to acquire 25 stores in Greater New York from The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company for $146 million

Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2015-7-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ahold today announced its Stop & Shop division has entered into an agreement with The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company to acquire 25 A&P stores in Greater New York for $146 million. Upon completion, Stop & Shop plans to convert the Waldbaums, Pathmark and A&P stores that are…

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LS travel to debut Desigual stores in travel retail in Australia

With two stores set to open later this year, the travel retailer is poised to debut this dynamic fashion concept in travel retail in Australia. Sydney, AUSTRALIA, 2015-7-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Opening in Sydney Airport’s Terminal 2 and Melbourne Airport’s new Terminal 4, the new stores will be the first standalone Desigual stores…

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The Stop & Shop Supermarket company removed from sale Bell & Evans GLUTEN FREE Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets due to potential Staphylococcal enterotoxin contamination

Purchase, NY & Quincy, MA, 2015-7-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Following a recall by Murry’s, Inc., The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC announced it removed from sale Bell & Evans GLUTEN FREE Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets due to potential Staphylococcal enterotoxin contamination. The following products are included in this recall: Bell & Evans GLUTEN FREE Breaded Chicken…

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The Stop & Shop Supermarket removed from sale select Oven Cravers frozen, raw stuffed and breaded chicken products due to potential Salmonella contamination

Purchase, NY & Quincy, MA, 2015-7-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Following a recall by Aspen Foods, A Division of Koch Poultry Company, The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC announced it removed from sale select Oven Cravers frozen, raw stuffed and breaded chicken products due to potential Salmonella contamination. The following products are included in this…

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Klépierre, Exane BNP Paribas semi annual statement of liquidity agreement

PARIS, 2015-7-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Under the liquidity agreement that Klépierre has contracted with Exane BNP Paribas, the following resources were listed in the liquidity account on June 30, 2015 (trading date): 191,053 Klépierre securities €4,388,647.42 As a reminder, on December 31, 2014 (trading date) the liquidity account contained the following resources: 153,258 Klépierre securities €5,860,833.82 A…

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BI-LO, Harveys and Winn-Dixie stores donate over $3m to support the Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Independence Program (IP)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., 2015-7-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Through a combination of customer and vendor donations and all profits earned at BI-LO, Harveys and Winn-Dixie grocery stores on Saturday, July 4th, Southeastern Grocers announced today that it will donate $3,044,091.38 to support the Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Independence Program (IP), which helps warriors live life fully, on…

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British Land Chief Executive Chris Grigg on Q1 2015/16: We’ve had a good start to the year

LONDON, 2015-7-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chris Grigg, Chief Executive said: “We’ve had a good start to the year, making real progress against the priorities set out at our results in May in what are strong occupational and investment markets. In Retail, our operational metrics remain strong and we continue to recycle capital by…

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Tesco: British berry growers starting to reap the rewards of new variety of blackberry called Driscoll’s Victoria

CHESHUNT, England, 2015-7-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — They’ve always been seen as the poor relation to strawberries, blueberries and raspberries - but that’s all set to change for the humble blackberry.     This summer British berry growers are starting to reap the rewards of a new variety of blackberry called Driscoll’s Victoria which they believe will be…

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Tesco wines declared ‘Own Label Range’ of the year at the 2015 International Wine Challenge (IWC) Awards Ceremony

CHESHUNT, England, 2015-7-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Last night (16 July, 2015), Tesco wines were declared ‘Own Label Range’ of the year, at the 2015 International Wine Challenge (IWC) Awards Ceremony. Held at London’s Hilton Park Lane Hotel, the annual award ceremony, considered by many as ‘The Oscars’ of the wine industry, was attended by…

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Starbucks Plans to Open Stores in Diverse, Under-represented Neighborhoods in 15 U.S. Cities

Starbucks Plans to Open Stores in Diverse, Under-represented Neighborhoods in 15 U.S. Cities, Will Work with Local Minority and Women-Owned Suppliers, Nonprofits and Civic Leaders to Create New Opportunities for Economic Development and Community Engagement First Stores to Open in Chicago, Ferguson, Milwaukee, Phoenix, and Queens, New York Starbucks Multiplies Impact Beyond Stores with $1.5 Million…

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Marks and Spencer Group plc announces that John Dixon, Executive Director, General Merchandise will leave to pursue career opportunities outside of the company

LONDON, 2015-7-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marks and Spencer Group plc (“M&S”) today announces that John Dixon, Executive Director, General Merchandise, has decided to leave the business to pursue career opportunities outside of the company. He will step down from the Board with immediate effect and leave the company on a date to be agreed. In…

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